1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1964 MG Midget

To start off, 1964 MG Midget is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1964 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1964 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 280 kg more than 1964 MG Midget. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG Midget.

Compare all specifications:

1959 AC Greyhound 1964 MG Midget
Make AC MG
Model Greyhound Midget
Year Released 1959 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1969 cc 948 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 46 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 179 Nm 84 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 167 km/hour 142 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1015 kg 735 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 3480 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1372 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1232 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2032 mm


 

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